General Dynamics Land Systems · 2 days ago
Mass Properties Engineer (5-7 years experience)
Sterling Heights, MI
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Land Systems is a global aerospace and defense company focused on delivering engineering and manufacturing capabilities for military vehicles. The Mass Properties Engineer is responsible for managing and analyzing the mass properties of military ground vehicles, collaborating with Integrated Product Teams to optimize performance and ensure compliance with specifications.
AerospaceManufacturingMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide mass property services to ensure that technical, cost, schedule, performance and customer satisfaction goals are met
Develop and maintain a mass properties database
Create weight targets and estimate and track part/assembly weights
Monitor and report mass properties data
Assess Engineering Change Requests for all Weight Impacts
Address adverse weight trends and develop/assess Corrective Actions
Develop and implement mass property processes and tools to maintain GDLS industry leadership
Train and educate personnel in GDLS Mass Property process and tool methodology
Maintain mass property metrics
Help design, develop and execute other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Systems Engineering (Other technical degrees will be considered with related experience.)
5 to 7 years experience sought in a similar role
Must have previous experience with systems engineering principles, processes, and products is required
Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills is required
Experience in a multi-discipline team environment is required
Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationships with members of the communications and strategy teams
Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc
Preferred
Previous experience with mass property processes and tools is preferred
This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired
The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills
Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position
Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%
Benefits
Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
401k Match (6%).
Hybrid work schedule may be available.
9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment.
Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Company
General Dynamics Land Systems
GDLS specializes in the design, development, production, support, and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Massimilla
Global Vice President of Engineering, Design and Technology
Recent News
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